PLAYBACK ENGINES DISCONTINUED

We regret to inform you that VST3 hosting has been removed from NotePerformer 5.

While some plugin developers were enthusiastic about the preloading technologies introduced in NotePerformer 5, others were uncomfortable with them—partly due to mischaracterizations of how the technology works in public discussions. These systems were developed to push boundaries in performance and efficiency—but ultimately, we've found them too powerful to distribute responsibly without full cooperation from all content owners. Without developer support, we cannot continue offering VST3 hosting for notation safely or sustainably.

Our current release, NotePerformer 5.0.1, no longer includes the Playback Engines extension. It retains all improvements, fixes, and new sounds from version 5.0.0, apart from the removed module. We remain committed to developing our own built-in sound engine and will be focusing our efforts there moving forward.

Refunds and Downgrades

  • If you purchased NotePerformer 5 between May 5 and May 9, you're eligible for a full refund.

  • If you previously purchased NotePerformer 4 engines, you may downgrade to version 4.5.1 to continue using them (link). However, we are no longer offering Playback Engines for sale.

    In addition to quality limitations and ongoing challenges around VST3 integration, these engines were always operated at a financial loss, as users often expected us to resolve VST3—related issues that were beyond our control. Looking ahead, we also recognize that advancements in AI may significantly shift how this kind of technology is developed and delivered, making this trajectory increasingly unsustainable.

We understand this will be disappointing for some users. The decision was made out of necessity, in response to circumstances that were partly outside our control, and we're grateful for your continued support. We hope this explanation has helped clarify the situation, and we respectfully ask for your understanding that we won't be sharing further details at this time.

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